Acute Care Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator & EKG Skills

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Baltimore is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver patient-centered respiratory care across age groups. You will follow physician orders, monitor equipment, and ensure safe, effective therapies in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires MD/DC licensure as an RCP, CRT, and CPR within 90 days; ACLS/NRP preferred. Previous acute care experience is valued, with ongoing professional development supported by the hospital.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory care (AAS) required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Less than 1 year acute care experience; registry eligible.
• RCP licensed in MD/DC; CRT required; RRT preferred.
• CPR (BLS/NRP) required within 90 days.
• ACLS/NRP/PNL? and other certifications required within 1 year where required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to all patient populations per physician orders and standards.
• Assess patient physical, psychosocial, spiritual and educational needs; document appropriately.
• Perform respiratory therapies: oxygen, humidity, ventilation, bronchodilators, spirometry, EKG, blood gas analysis.
• Respond to code situations; participate in CPR and airway management.
• Monitor EMR and physician orders; ensure safety and quality compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Crisis management

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

MedStar Health in Baltimore is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver patient-centered respiratory care across age groups. You will follow physician orders, monitor equipment, and ensure safe, effective therapies in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires MD/DC licensure as an RCP, CRT, and CPR within 90 days; ACLS/NRP preferred. Previous acute care experience is valued, with ongoing professional development supported by the hospital.